Reading Club (monthly opportunity)

Taking a closer look at homelessness and those who experience it often provides understanding of how the larger community can take proactive steps to preventing homelessness. There are definite connections between illiteracy and homelessness. Studies show that “The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school.” (National Commission on Reading, 1985). The most successful way to improve the reading achievement of low-income children is to increase their access to print materials.

As a part of YEP, THC implements a Reading Club on the third Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening of each month.  In a fun, interactive, and educational environment, youth focus on enhancing their literacy skills by participating in 1:1 reading opportunities, group reading activities, and tutoring services if needed.  We also have a creative incentives program for children to earn books to take home for their continued enjoyment and enrichment.